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Donald Eugene Haley

Donald Eugene Haley

Nov 25, 2023

 

Keota-Donald Eugene Haley was born April 4, 1944, in Marianna, Arkansas, the son of Carl and Laura (Starrett) Haley.  He graduated from Malvern High School and attended Henderson State Teachers College.  Donald was united in marriage to Judy Baugh on November 4, 1969, in Cabot, Arkansas.   The couple lived in Holly Hills, South Carolina until moving to Keota...

Joyce Ann Bender

Joyce Ann Bender

Nov 24, 2023

Kalona- Joyce Ann Bender was born on December 8, 1946, in rural Johnson County, the daughter of Dale M. and Iva Idella (Schlabaugh) Brenneman. She went to Prairie Dale Rural School then attended Iowa Mennonite School. Joyce was united to Lloyd Bender on October 12, 1968, at Sunnyside Mennonite Church in Kalona. To this union they were blessed with three...

John L. Septer

John L. Septer

Nov 22, 2023

MOUNT PLEASANT- John L. Septer, age 58, of Keokuk, formerly of Mount Pleasant, died Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at the University of Iowa Hospital. 

John was born September 6, 1965, in Burlington, the son of Ernest and Shirley (Nau) Septer. He graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1984. John joined the United States Army following graduation and served for...

Lavonne Lucille Sandersfeld

Lavonne Lucille Sandersfeld

Nov 19, 2023

 

Williamsburg-Lavonne Lucille Sandersfeld was born July 1, 1937, on the family farm in Sibley Township, Sibley County near Gaylord, Minnesota, the daughter of Herbert and Adella (Laabs) Spiering.    She was baptized on July 11, 1937, and confirmed in March of 1951, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church by Rev. Winter.  She graduated from Gaylord High School in 1955, Concordia...

Mary June Adam

Mary June Adam

Nov 18, 2023

WASHINGTON-Mary June Adam, age 94, of Washington, formerly of Keota, died November 18, 2023, at the United Presbyterian Home in Washington.    Mary June was born April 14, 1929, in Hillsdale, Illinois, to Francis and Florence (McCabe) Brooks.  She graduated from Fairfield High School and attended Parsons College in Fairfield.  On November 29, 1951, she married Earl E. (Speed) Adam...

Glenn "Bob" Ervin Fetzer

Glenn "Bob" Ervin Fetzer

Nov 17, 2023

North English- Glenn “Bob” Ervin Fetzer was born March 15, 1929, in Williamsburg, Iowa, the son of Frank G & Kathyrine Ann (Eichhorn) Fetzer. He grew up in Williamsburg and graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1948. He went on to serve in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. On April 12, 1955, Bob was united in marriage...

Donna Jane Blair

Donna Jane Blair

Nov 13, 2023

Donna Jane (Gray) Blair, 76, died November 13, 2023 at Windmill Manor Care Facility in Coralville, IA with her family by her side. She was born in Clarinda, Iowa on May 13th,1947 to Donald and Lois Gray.

Jane graduated high school from City High in Iowa City in 1965. She received her Bachelors and Masters degree in Physical Education from...

Charles "Chuck" Freeman

Charles "Chuck" Freeman

Nov 13, 2023

 

KEOTA-Charles “Chuck” Freeman, age 65, of Keota, died Monday, November 13, 2023, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.    Chuck was born July 21, 1958, in Omaha, Nebraska, to James and Francine (Adam) Freeman.  He graduated from Colonial High School in Orlando, Florida in 1976 and University of Central Florida.  On April 12, 2002, he...

Ralph Rammelsberg

Ralph Rammelsberg

Nov 13, 2023

 

KEOTA-Ralph Rammelsberg, age 73, of Keota, died Monday, November 13, 2023, at the Keokuk County Health Center in Sigourney.    Ralph was born November 7, 1950, in Cedar Rapids, and graduated from Jefferson High School.  He served in the U.S. Army and Army Reserves for 23 years.  Ralph was married several times, but most recently he married Patricia Bell...

Judy Haley

Judy Haley

Nov 12, 2023

KEOTA-Judy Haley, age 73, of Keota, died Sunday, November 12, 2023, at her home.Judy was born September 5, 1950, in Cabot, Arkansas, to Carl and Rachel Baugh and graduated from Cabot High School in 1968.  On November 4, 1969, she married Donald Haley in Cabot, Arkansas.  The couple lived in Holly Hills, South Carolina, until moving to Keota two weeks...

Gerry McDowell

Gerry McDowell

Nov 11, 2023

 

IOWA CITY-Robert Gerald “Gerry” McDowell, age 61, of Iowa City, died Saturday, November 11, 2023, in Iowa City.    Gerry was born January 4, 1962, in Iowa City, to Robert and Elnora (Miner) McDowell.  He graduated from Keota High School and attended Iowa Wesleyan University.  On December 27, 1991, he married Irene Schrock in Kalona.  They lived in the...

Florence Lydia Martinson

Florence Lydia Martinson

Nov 5, 2023

Florence Lydia Martinson 95 of Rapid City, South Dakota and formerly of Williamsburg  was called home to be with our Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at the Clarkson Mt. View Health Care in Rapids City, SD

Florence Lydia Moennich was born December 12, 1927, near Homestead, Iowa, the daughter of Christian and Lydia (Huedepohl) Moennich.  She received the...

Lesley Ann Rider

Lesley Ann Rider

Nov 5, 2023

Williamsburg-Lesley Ann Rider was born March 29, 1978, in Sheldon, Iowa, the daughter of Jeffrey Rider and Deborah (Graham) Stock.  She graduated from Lone Tree High School.  Lesley has worked at a Veterinarian Clinic in Iowa City and Brother Market in Williamsburg.  She enjoyed all animals, nature and especially her children, they were her pride and joy.  She loved going...

Edward Mahlon Hervey

Edward Mahlon Hervey

Oct 30, 2023

 

 

South English – Edward Mahlon Hervey, 72, passed away peacefully on Monday October 30, surrounded by loved ones.  Ed was born January 14, 1951, in Sigourney, Iowa, to Elroy William & Amy Beatrice (Claypool) Hervey.  He graduated from English Valleys High School in 1969.  Following high school, Ed served in the United States Army from February 17, 1971...

Ronald George Ahrens

Ronald George Ahrens

Oct 30, 2023

 

Williamsburg-Ronald George Ahrens was born July 3, 1935, in rural Iowa County, Iowa, the son of Frank and Florence (Wiebold) Ahrens.   He was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Conroy. Ron attended Trinity Lutheran School and graduated from Hilton Consolidated High School in Conroy.  He served in the United States Army from 1954 to 1955.  Ron...

Judith Jean Hunter

Judith Jean Hunter

Oct 29, 2023

 

SHELTON, WA-Judith Jean Hunter, age 82, of Shelton, Washington, died Sunday, October 29, 2023, at Alpine Way Retirement Center in Shelton, Washington.  Her life journey took her from Delta, Iowa, to the big city of Cedar Rapids. For many years, she lived there with husband, Ronald Hunter.  When Ron’s job, FMC, closed its doors, Ron and Judy moved first...

Terry Hite

Terry Hite

Oct 29, 2023

MOUNT PLEASANT - Terry L. Hite, age 77, of Mount Pleasant, Iowa, lost her struggle with Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) on Sunday, October 29th, 2023. She was with her husband at home as she met the Lord. From Hebrews 11:1, “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.”

Terry will be dearly missed by...

Marlene Ann Dawson

Marlene Ann Dawson

Oct 28, 2023

 

Williamsburg-Marlene Ann Shannahan Dawson, 87, died October 28, 2023, at the Highland Ridge Care Center in Williamsburg with her family by her side at the age of 87 years.

 Marlene was born November 6, 1935, in Williamsburg, the daughter of John J. and Ethel Goodman Shannahan. She spent all of her childhood on the family’s York Township farm southeast...

Ruth Allene Palmer

Ruth Allene Palmer

Oct 28, 2023

 

Wellman- Ruth Allene Palmer was born December 17, 1930, in Farson, Iowa the daughter of Everett and Beulah (McFarling) Sterling.  Ruth started school in Farson and later moved to Fremont, lowa where she graduated from Fremont Schools as the valedictorian of her class. She was a very good student and loved to study and read. She never received any...

Darlene K. Holtkamp

Darlene K. Holtkamp

Oct 26, 2023

 

 

     Darlene Kathryn Holtkamp, 90, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at home with loving family.  Born February 28, 1933, in Nebraska, she was daughter of Eldo and Rosetta Chalupsky Hasley.  On September 6, 1951, she married Douglas Wear.  He died February 12, 1981.  She married Arthur Holtkamp on February 22, 1985. He...

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